Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Caris LeVert each scored 16 points, and the Brooklyn Nets overcame blowing a double-digit second-half lead and took advantage of a costly mistake by the Washington Wizards in the final seconds to pull out a 103-98 win.

As the Golden State Warriors ran and up down the court splashing baskets with almost every shot they took, the plays provided visual evidence on why the Warriors spent the past two offseasons constructing their roster this way.

It's hard to make any statements when you are in the Western Conference cellar, but the Mavericks at the very least on Tuesday announced that they still know how to handle themselves in a rivalry game.

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